Universe  ID: 13522

Spacecraft Size Comparison Between the Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope

Released on January 14, 2020
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Size comparison between the Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Webb Telescopes longest segment is its sunshield at 21.18 meters (69.5 feet) long. The Hubble Space Telescope is 13.2 meters (43.5 feet) long.
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Size comparison between the Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope. A human figure is added for reference.

Credits

Michael McClare (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Lead Producer
Aaron E. Lepsch (ADNET Systems, Inc.): Technical Support
Adriana Manrique Gutierrez (USRA): Lead Animator
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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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Mission:
James Webb Space Telescope - JWST

Keywords:
SVS >> Comparison
SVS >> Spacecraft
SVS >> Hubble Space Telescope
SVS >> HST
SVS >> JWST
SVS >> Webb Telescope
SVS >> James Webb Space Telescope
NASA Science >> Universe
SVS >> Optics
SVS >> Telescope